Christensen Andreas has been linked with a move to Liverpool (Picture: Getty Images)

With Jurgen Klopp reportedly looking to add defensive reinforcements to his Liverpool squad this summer, Borussia Monchengladbach’s on-loan Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen has emerged as a possible, but unlikely, target.

According to the Mail, Klopp has ‘kept a close eye on Christensen’s development,’ with the Dane excelling in his first of two seasons on loan with Gladbach.

The Bundesliga side are said to be looking into the possibility of making his move permanent.

With Chelsea keen to hold on to their 19-year-old talent, and Liverpool joined by Manchester City and Manchester United in monitoring his progress, this could be unlikely.

However, with Christensen having previously declared that ‘it’s of no use to return [to Chelsea] if I don’t get any playing time there,’ he could be looking to move on from Stamford Bridge.

Christensen has impressed in his first months under Gladbach manager Andre Schubert, as the 44-year-old pushes for a top-four finish in 2015/16.

The Denmark international has made 25 appearances for Schubert’s side so far this season, including five in the Champions League.

He recently starred in Gladbach’s 5-1 win over Werder Bremen, scoring twice from his role at centre-back.

Jurgen Klopp is thought to be keen to add to his defensive options (Picture: Getty Images)

The former Brondby youth is most comfortable at the heart of defence, but can also play at right-back and defensive midfield, belying his 6ft 2in frame with guile and strong technical ability.

An intelligent, focussed defender, Christensen is capable of reading dangerous moves and breaking up play with composure.

He is an accomplished ball-playing centre-back, who is ahead of many of his peers as a 19-year-old.

Despite his young years, he would be a welcome addition to Klopp’s Liverpool squad, fitting the brief as an impressive, all-round defensive talent capable of thriving in a number of roles.

If he joined likely summer arrival Joel Matip at Anfield, the Reds’ defensive ranks would be secured.

But Gladbach look set to struggle in their attempts to prise Christensen from Chelsea’s clutches in the long term, and both Manchester clubs thought to be circling, whether he would opt to join Liverpool at this stage is debatable.

If Klopp were to push for a deal this summer, Liverpool would need to pay both Chelsea and Gladbach for his services, with the German side having agreed a two-year deal in July.

This is one the 48-year-old should keep on the back burner, as Christensen is a worthy talent but he is unlikely to join Liverpool this summer.